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Region：Japan
Type：TV
English name：Initial D First Stage
Official name：頭文字D
Chinese name：头文字D
Other names：头文字D 第一部 / 头文字〈イニシャル〉D FIRST STAGE / 头文字D First Stage
Premiered：April 19, 1998
Status：Finished Airing
Tags：Hot blooded / Competitive / 赛车 / Source manga
Original author：しげの秀一
Director：三沢伸 / 成瀬輝男
Scenario：戸田博史 / 岸間信明
Storyboard：羽生尚靖 / 佐藤雄三 / 牧野行洋 / 横田和善 / 真野玲
Co-director：西本由紀夫 / 小滝礼 / 三沢伸 / 波多正美 / 横田和善
Character design：古瀬登
Music：勝又隆一 / 三間雅文
Studios：ぎゃろっぷ / スタジオコメット
Producers：プライム・ディレクション
Copyright：©しげの秀一 / 講談社・エイベックス・ピクチャーズ・オービー企画
Family：Initial D First Stage
Rating：12+

Initial D First Stage

Unlike his friends, Takumi Fujiwara is not particularly interested in cars, with little to no knowledge about the world of car enthusiasts and street racers.

The son of a tofu shop owner, he is tasked to deliver tofu every morning without fail, driving along the mountain of Akina.

Thus, conversations regarding cars or driving in general would only remind Takumi of the tiring daily routine forced upon him.

One night, the Akagi Red Suns, an infamous team of street racers, visit the town of Akina to challenge the local mountain pass.

Led by their two aces, Ryousuke and Keisuke Takahashi, the Red Suns plan to conquer every racing course in Kanto, establishing themselves as the fastest crew in the region.

However, much to their disbelief, one of their aces is overtaken by an old Toyota AE86 during a drive back home from Akina.

After the incident, the Takahashi brothers are cautious of a mysterious driver geared with remarkable technique and experience in the local roads—the AE86 of Mount Akina.

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Apr 18, 1998

EP1 - The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

High school kid Takumi works at a gas station with his buddy Itsuki. When the guys join their co-worker Iketani for a night of street racing action on Mt. Akina, Takumi’s life will never be the same.
Apr 25, 1998

EP2 - Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

When his boss reveals that the Eight-Six driver from Mt. Akina owns a tofu shop, Iketani begins to wonder if the legendary racer might have an intimate connection to Takumi.
May 2, 1998

EP3 - Downhill Specialist Arrives

Iketani’s out of commission for the race against the RedSuns, so he tries to convince Bunta to take his place. Takumi’s working on a deal of his own - he need’s his dad’s car for a date with Natsuki.
May 9, 1998

EP4 - The Battle Begins

The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears - with Takumi behind the wheel.
May 16, 1998

EP5 - Dogfight!

When Takumi stuns everyone with his skills in the Eight-Six, Iketani and Itsuki start plotting a way to get the new hotshot to join the SpeedStars.
May 23, 1998

EP6 - A New Challenger

Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.
Jun 13, 1998

EP7 - Pride of a Racer

Takeshi is ready to take on the Eight-Six and he has every reason to believe that the car’s driver is game. When Takumi catches wind of the situation, he’s got to decide if the challenge is worth accepting.
Jun 20, 1998

EP8 - Time's Almost Up!

There’s a crowd waiting for a race to start on Mt. Akina, but the Eight-Six is nowhere to be seen. Itsuki’s in a tough spot - and Takumi’s the only one who can get him out of it.
Jun 27, 1998

EP9 - Battle To the Limit

The race is underway with Takumi behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. His competition, Takeshi, drives the Three-Two with undeniable skill - but he can’t seem to pull away from Takumi!
Jul 4, 1998

EP10 - The Five Consecutive Hairpins

Takeshi and Takumi speed toward the finish line! Victory is at hand for the driver who can conquer the final challenges of the course - five treacherous hairpin curves.
Jul 11, 1998

EP11 - Shingo Arrives

Iketani’s putting his S-13 to the test now that it’s out of the shop, but a simple practice session turns into a dangerous situation when a reckless member of the NightKids - Shingo - arrives in a red EG-6.
Aug 1, 1998

EP12 - The FR Killer

Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.
Aug 8, 1998

EP13 - First Date

Shingo’s itching to take on the Eight-Six in a dangerous race, but with nobody stepping up to accept the challenge, he takes drastic measures to get his way.
Aug 15, 1998

EP14 - Evolving Drift

Takumi’s had enough of Shingo’s intimidation tactics. He agrees to take on the pushy NightKid in the most treacherous of races: A Duct Tape Death Match.
Aug 22, 1998

EP15 - Takumi's Fury

Takumi and Iketani are having very different days: Takumi’s hand is taped to the Eight-Six’s steering wheel as Shingo bumps into him at high speeds. Iketani’s hanging out with a pretty girl.
Aug 29, 1998

EP16 - The Angel of Usui

When Iketani takes Mako out for a good time, his friends decide to tail the duo and figure out what she’s all about. They soon discover her greatest talent: outdriving them all on Mt. Usui!
Sep 12, 1998

EP17 - Sudden-Death Death Match

Takumi’s upcoming race at Usui is creating friction among his friends. One reason for the tension: he’s never driven the course. A bigger reason: his opponent is Mako.
Sep 19, 1998

EP18 - Hot Winds and Furious Driving

Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.
Sep 26, 1998

EP19 - Super Drift!

The finish line is in sight on Mt. Usui! Mako and Sayuki know the course like the back of their hands; Takumi might need a miracle if he is to claim victory against the girls.
Oct 10, 1998

EP20 - The End of Summer

When the gang heads out to a water park, Iketani sees signs that it could actually work out with Mako - until he finds photographic proof that her heart might belong to another guy.
Oct 17, 1998

EP21 - Challenge From the Superstar

Takumi’s growing rep has attracted the attention of Ryosuke, who’s ready to face the Eight-Six on Mt. Akina. Takumi better get his head on straight - this will be his greatest challenge yet.
Oct 24, 1998

EP22 - Fierce Uphill Battle!

At Itsuki’s behest, Takumi heads out to watch an uphill race between two of his former foes - Takeshi of the NightKids and the RedSuns’ Keisuke.
Nov 7, 1998

EP23 - The Rainy Downhill

Kenta, a member of the RedSuns, challenges Takumi to a downhill race in the pouring rain. With the increasingly wet course conditions, neither driver is guaranteed victory.
Nov 14, 1998

EP24 - Akagi's White Comet

Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.
Nov 28, 1998

EP25 - Last Great Battle

Veteran racer Ryosuke’s a mastermind behind the wheel, and he’ll be pulling no punches in the match against rising rookie Takumi. The drivers are ready and only one can be the best.
Dec 5, 1998

EP26 - The New Downhill Legend

The drivers fly toward the finish line, with only one curve to go. Ryosuke and Takumi have earned their reputations - but the winner of this race will go down in history.